Illuminating Tradition: How to Assemble Your Herrnhuter Star

✨ Bringing Your Herrnhuter Star to Life 🌟

If you’ve purchased a Herrnhuter Star (if not find your star here!), congratulations! You now own a piece of Christmas tradition dating back over 160 years. Assembling your star is a joyful part of the tradition, and while it might look tricky at first glance, we promise it’s easier than you think. Let’s walk through it step by step!

1. What’s in the Box?

• 17 square star points (1)
• 8 triangular star points (2)
• 1 assembly tool (3)
• 1 set of clamps (3)
• 1 nylon cord (white)
• 1 cover cap (not needed if using a lighting kit) (4)

2. Preparing for Assembly

1. Lay out all the star points, clamps, and tools on a flat surface.
2. Detach the clamps from their holders.
3. Insert clamps into 8 triangular points and 5 square points of the same color using the assembly tool:
   • Gently press the clamp to make it flexible.
   • Push the clamp into the hole at the top of the assembly tool.
   • Attach the clamp to the frame of the point and secure it by pushing with the tool.

3. Assembly Steps

Lower Half of the Star

1. Start with one square point with clamps at the bottom. Attach 4 square points without clamps around it.
2. Fill the gaps with triangular points (with clamps).

Middle Ring

3. Thread the nylon cord through the clamps of the bottom square point for extra stability.
4. Attach a ring of 8 square points around the lower half, alternating between those with clamps and without.
5. Thread the cord through 2 more clamps in the middle ring for additional support.

Upper Half of the Star

6. Assemble the upper half as a mirror image of the lower half. Start with a square point and alternate between square and triangular points.

4. Finishing Touches

• If using a lighting kit, install the light through the opening at the top and secure it with the cover cap.
• Thread the nylon cord through the cap to hang the star securely.

5. Tips for Use

• Hang the star with the nylon cord at a 30°-45° angle using a suspension bracket.
• For outdoor use, slightly trim the tip of the lowest star point (5-7 mm) to allow water to drain.

6. Cleaning & Storage

• Clean points with warm water and detergent using a bottle brush.
• Store the star in a dry place, avoiding high temperatures.

Enjoy your Herrnhuter Star and let it light up your holiday season! 🌟